Following Raised 2026 Guidance, Is Leidos Holdings (LDOS) Still Cheap?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) is back in focus after its latest earnings report and contract announcements. Investors are weighing modest revenue growth, softer profitability and a lift to full year 2026 revenue guidance.
See our latest analysis for Leidos Holdings.
The latest contract wins in missile defense and naval intelligence, together with the raised 2026 revenue guidance, appear to have supported sentiment around Leidos Holdings. The stock’s 30 day share price return of 35.08% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 21.61% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 59.22%.
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For Leidos Holdings, a 35% move in 30 days alongside softer earnings and higher 2026 revenue guidance raises a simple issue: Is this mainly a reset in sentiment or a clearer reflection of what the business is worth?
Most Popular Narrative: 13% Undervalued
The most followed narrative puts Leidos Holdings fair value at $165.27, compared with the last close of $143.83, and frames the current price as a discount that hinges heavily on future contract execution and margins.
Leidos is positioned to benefit from increased, multi-year government funding focused on national security, defense modernization, border protection, and infrastructure, particularly through the One Big Beautiful Bill and related initiatives (e.g., FAA air traffic modernization, Golden Dome, maritime autonomy), which are expected to drive robust future revenue growth across core projects.
Want to understand why this valuation leans on steady contract growth and stable margins instead of hyper growth forecasts? The narrative rests on measured revenue expansion, earnings holding their ground, and a future earnings multiple that assumes investors stay interested without paying peak prices.
Result: Fair Value of $165.27 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, Leidos Holdings still faces real pressure if U.S. federal spending priorities shift or if integration issues from past acquisitions weigh on margins and contract wins.
Find out about the key risks to this Leidos Holdings narrative.
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